Super Simple & Delicious Recipe for Parmesan Lemon Roasted Cauliflower

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Cut the cauliflower into florets, removing the core piece.

Ensure the florets are of similar size for even roasting.

Place the florets in a large bowl.

Drizzle generous amounts of olive oil over the cauliflower.

Add generous amounts of salt and black pepper to the bowl.

Squeeze lemon juice into the bowl, being careful to avoid seeds.

Add lemon zest using a microplane if available.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Spread the cauliflower mixture on a baking sheet.

Roast in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.

Remove the cauliflower from the oven and add a generous amount of parmesan cheese.

Return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and crispy.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped fresh herbs if desired.

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